Creamy raisin scones

Votes: 2

Time: 45 min.
Complexity: easily
Quantity: 8 pcs.

English scones are one of the easiest types of homemade bread. The dough mixes quickly, the scones bake quickly, and they're delicious. Their defining characteristic is their flaky texture. The more casually you knead the dough, the more flaky your scones will be. So, you don't need a mixer for mixing; simply gather the dough into a ball and roll it out. It's best to cut the scones into triangles to avoid scraps. Before baking, you can brush them with cream and sprinkle them with sugar for a wonderfully crispy crust. Serve scones with tea and top them with your favorite spreads or jams.

The recipes use measuring containers with the following volumes:
1 glass (st.) - 250 ml.
3/4 cup (st.) - 180 ml.
2/3 cup (st.) - 160 ml.
1/2 cup (st.) - 125 ml.
1/3 cup (st.) - 80 ml.
1/4 cup (st.) - 60 ml.
1 tablespoon (tbsp) - 15 ml.
1 teaspoon (tsp) - 5 ml.
1/5 teaspoon (tsp) - 1 ml.

Ingredients for the recipe:

1 and 3/4 cups flour
2.5 tsp baking powder
3 tablespoons of sugar
1/4 teaspoon fine salt
6 tbsp (90 g) butter, cut into 1 cm cubes and chilled
2 tsp finely grated orange zest
1/4 cup black raisins
1 large egg
4-5 tbsp. cream of any fat content

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Cooking the dish according to the recipe:

Preheat oven to 220°C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Add the butter and mix it into the flour with your fingers or a pastry blender until it resembles coarse grains. Add the zest and raisins.

In a small bowl, beat the egg and 4 tablespoons of cream with a fork. Add to the flour mixture and mix with your hands until the dough comes together. (If the dough seems dry, add another tablespoon of cream.) Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface. Form it into a circle 6 inches in diameter and 0.5 inches thick. Cut into 8 equal-sized wedges. Arrange the buns evenly on the prepared baking sheet. Bake until golden brown, about 12-15 minutes. Serve warm.

Note

For a crispier crust, brush the tops of the buns with heavy cream and sprinkle with sugar before baking.

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